Looking for a way to spend less time in the kitchen this Thanksgiving, and more time with friends and family? Here are some of the local options for a prepared holiday feast. Be aware of order deadlines. Any changes or new options we learn of will be posted here. If you have any suggestions, comment here or email us. 

Tank & Libby’s - Drexel Hill
Order individual items or whole meals for parties of 3-5 and 10-12. The menu is here.   Order no later than November 18, by emailing Chef@tankandlibbys.com or calling 484-455-7527

Here are some upcoming local trash and recycling events. For more information about trash and recycling in Lower Merion and Narberth, check out this post that we try to keep as updated as possible.

Narberth Spring Cleanup
​It’s almost time for Spring Cleanup Week - otherwise known as Junk Week. Spring Clean Up Week is June 6-10. This is the week that the Borough collects items which are not normally removed by the garbage men. Items that are NOT collected include building materials, hazardous waste, like paint and pesticides, appliances, and lawn & garden waste.

Put all your stuff out on the curb on Sunday, June 5. Some people will have yard sales that weekend (June 4-5) to try to sell items before they hit the curb pile. If you have furniture to donate, see below for how you can leave it out (and tag it) for the Philadelphia Furniture Bank.  The Borough schedule of target dates for pickup is above, but the volume of stuff affects and can change the schedule. Unless you're certain, it's best to just put everything out on Sunday.

Browsing through your neighbor's curb pile is quite OK - nobody will mind as look as you leave the area looking as good as when you got there. (In other words, don't make a mess.) People from neighboring towns may also cruise down the street, looking for things to reuse or recycle. It's important to make sure you don't leave bikes or other items near the curb that week, just so there are no misunderstandings as to what is or isn't free for the taking.

Note for LM residents:  Lower Merion residents don't have the same Spring Cleanup Week that Narberth has. LM holds a number of free dump cleanup weekends each year.  Two were already held this Spring. There is one more, on Saturday, October 1st & Sunday, October 2nd from 9am – 4pm

Flowers are a Valentine's classic. Check out Melissa Parker's new Amaranth space "on the hill", in downtown Narberth, or order online at  amaranthflorist.com

Plan a special meal at home with a little help from Carlinos, in Ardmore. Check out their Valentine's specials, and place an order here. Or, if you can't order ahead, just call your own favorite pizza place and ask if they'll make you a heart-shaped pizza!

Need some dessert? Do it right this year, and go straight to the amazing Le Petit Mitron.  See why this French patisserie is a local treasure.

Philly-area Valentines of all ages will appreciate heart-shaped soft pretzels! Find your closest Philly Pretzel Factory here.

Place your order now for some handmade chocolate-covered strawberries at The Sweet Trading Company at 711 Montgomery Ave. 

Looking for a gift, but not sure what you want? Sweet Mabel has every unique gift you could imagine, from art to handmade jewelry. Not only will they have just what you need, but they'll beautifully wrap it for you, too!  235 Haverford Ave, Narberth. 

Make your reservations now if you want to eat out this Valentine's weekend. Some places, like Bryn Mawr's Sontuosa, have already published special menus. Call (484) 222-6216 to reserve a table. 

With Valentine's Day on a Monday this year, you will want to call ahead for whichever night you choose to go out.  Ryan Christopher's  has posted their special menu for the weekend. If you're looking for a daytime option, they also have an award-winning Sunday brunch!